Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyHyde
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£50.88
Rating5.00/53.33/5

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value66/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask is better value at £51 vs £67.

For beginners: Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £50.88)

Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.88 vs £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.3 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Hyde?

Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Hyde 10 Year Old No.1 President's Cask

SherriedVanillaToastedOld Wood

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